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May 08, 08 |
Santa Rosa is vacant; B.D.F. says it will remain so |
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The O.A.S. has already declared the area vacant and our government has supplied photos to prove it. Today the B.D.F., assisted by a British helicopter, took the media to see with its own eyes what was once the settlement called Santa Rosa. Despite it...[Read More] |
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May 08, 08 |
Teen critical following shooting |
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Another youth was shot last night but luckily he survived the attack. Around seven Sixteen year old Jermaine Matura of Arlington Drive was shot twice while inside a yard at sixty-three Central American Boulevard with family and friends. Statements ...[Read More] |
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May 08, 08 |
No success yet in hunt for fugitive killer |
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He’s been on the run since the February fourteenth murder of Shannon “Shaggy” Henderson and police believe that exactly a month later he fatally shot Samuel de Jesus Ortiz, both killings occurring in Placencia.
Since then law enforcement authori...[Read More] |
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May 08, 08 |
Charges are reinstated in human trafficking case |
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Two ex-police officers whose case was dismissed for want of prosecution have been recharged with the original offence of Trafficking in Persons. Allyson Muslar and Lauren Flowers were initially charged along with Hersel Garcia in February of 2007. ...[Read More] |
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May 08, 08 |
New Crimes Commission takes comprehensive approach |
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The Crime Control Council held its first meeting since the appointment of the new Minister of National Security, Carlos Perdomo. The body, chaired by attorney Michael Young, has as its main objective a comprehensive approach to fighting crime.
Ca...[Read More] |
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May 08, 08 |
Minister says recent raids are not politically motivated |
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Since Perdomo took over as Minister, the Police Department has engaged in several questionable heavy handed raids for which apologies were later issued by the Commissioner. More recently, we’ve seen the arrest of Perdomo's political adversary, Joe Co...[Read More] |
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May 08, 08 |
Art exhibit pairs veteran and newcomer |
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One is a fixture in the world of Belizean art, the other a first time exhibitor. Beginning Friday night the work of both women will be on display at the House of Culture. Today News Five's Kendra Griffith took a sneak peak.
Kendra Griffith, Report...[Read More] |
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May 08, 08 |
Viewers express preference for Kriol on news transcript |
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If you’re watching this newscast on television or streaming video then this next story may not mean much. The fact is, however, that thousands of viewers rely on the printed transcript of the news which appears on our website, channel5belize.com. And...[Read More] |
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May 07, 08 |
Ladyville homeowner sends burglar to morgue |
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According to police reports, it was a classic case of self defense. A man returns to his house late at night, only to find a burglar who attacks him. Following a struggle, the legally armed homeowner shoots his assailant dead. These may be the bare f...[Read More] |
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May 07, 08 |
Bank denies charges of irregularities by F.I.U. |
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The Belize Bank today denied allegations that it violated the law in relation to a 2004 transaction that the Financial Intelligence Unit says it should have reported. In a press release today, the usually publicity shy institution said the following....[Read More] |
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